Man injured in Oxford house fire

OXFORD — One man suffered burns during an early-morning fire inside a Millbury Road home this morning, according to fire officials.

Fire officials said a fourth alarm was called to bring more fire companies to the scene.

The age of the man and the extent of his injuries were not released. Fire officials said the man was taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center — University Campus in Worcester.

One firefighter also suffered a minor injury.

Firefighters were called to 59 Millbury Road just after 3:30 a.m. on report of a structure fire. Firefighters were told one resident had been injured. First responders found the male victim suffered burns. He was taken to the hospital by Webster EMS.

Firefighters found a lack of fire hydrants in the area and established a shuttle system to move water to the fire scene. Auburn, Charlton and Millbury firefighters also arrived to help battle the blaze. The Leicester and Dudley fire departments provided station coverage.

"The cold temperatures with icing and lack of a nearby water supply hampered firefighting efforts," Oxford Fire said in a news release.

The state fire marshal's office and Oxford Fire are investigating the cause and origin of the fire.

The American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts provided assistance to three adults and three children living in the home. Red Cross volunteers said they arranged for the people to stay in a hotel.

Emergency funds for food, clothing and winter coats was also provided. Some of the people were given slippers after they ran out of the home without shoes.